Yep, it frosted here already. Friday the 4th of September. We had 30 degrees. This coming week we are supposed to get out of the 40's and 50's and be back to the 70's in the day time.
Cleaning the chimney at 40 degrees outside.
The fire is out on the east and south east. But still raging on the north and west :(. We have been without smoke for three days now and it is wonderful to breathe clean air again. We have also been blessed with a couple of nights and a morning with rain. But unlike parts of Montana we did not get snow at our elevation.
We just finished yesterday getting all our camping gear put back away and only a few kitchen items to unpack yet. We feel very blessed to be able to unpack.
On another note we finally got to buy a wood splitter instead of having to rent or borrow one. Which always meant a day of marathon wood splitting to get it all done and the splitter back. It is getting harder for us to be able to do that anymore. The splitter isn't a big one but works well and it was on sale. Took us a long time to be able to get one of our own. We spent a part of yesterday afternoon splitting wood. It is already stacked in our wood shed.
Cleaning and etc.
I found a site with some great ideas on uses of peroxide.
http://flusterbuster.com/2013/06/peroxide-42-uses-for-hydrogen-peroxide.html
Some are great ideas.
3% Hydrogen Peroxide Uses:
Beauty
- Acne – to help clear up skin, dab pimples with peroxide using a cotton ball.
- Finger Nails – to whiten, soak a cotton ball with peroxide and rub it on your nails.
- Hair – to gradually give your hair highlights, mix equal parts peroxide and water and spray on wet hair. Comb the solution through your hair and dry.
- Mouthwash – instead of purchasing expensive mouthwashes, try using peroxide instead.
- Teeth – to whiten, hold one capful of peroxide in your mouth for 10 minutes daily.
- Toothpaste – to make your own, make a paste using peroxide and baking soda.
- Health care
- always consult a doctor before using hydrogen peroxide as a treatment
- Boils – to heal, pour ½ a bottle of peroxide in your bathwater.
- Canker Sores – to prevent, hold one capful of peroxide in your mouth for 10 minutes.
- Colds – to cure in 24 hours, put a few drops of peroxide in your ear, when the bubbling stops (5-10 minutes), drain onto a tissue. Repeat for the other ear. Colonic – to make your own, add 1 cup of peroxide to 5 gallons of warm water.
- Corns and Calluses – to soften, soak feet in a solution made of equal parts water and peroxide.
- Cuts – to keep from getting infected, clean the cut with peroxide.
- Detox Bath – to rejuvenate, add 2 quarts of peroxide to your bath water. Soak for at least a ½ hour.
- Ear Infections – to relieve, place 6-8 drops in the affected ear.
- Ear Wax – to remove, add a couple of drops of warm olive oil followed by a couple of drops of peroxide. Sit with head tilted for several minutes and then flush the ear with warm water.
- Enema – to make your own, add 1 tablespoon to 4 cups of water.
- Foot Fungus – to cure, spray a solution made of equal parts peroxide and water to your feet every night.
- Infections – to heal, soak the infected area in peroxide for 5-10 minutes several times a day.
- Sinus Infection – to relieve, add one tablespoon of peroxide to non-chlorinated water to be used as a nasal spray.
- Toothache – to relieve pain, hold one capful of peroxide in your mouth for 10 minutes.
- Yeast Infections – to control, add 2 capfuls of peroxide to your douche 1-2 time per week.
- General Cleaning
- Bathroom – to disinfect, fill a spray bottle with equal parts peroxide and water.
- Counter tops – to kill germs, spray the counter tops with peroxide and wipe with a clean cloth.
- Grout – to whiten, make sure the grout is dry, then spray a generous amount of peroxide on the grout. Let it sit for 1-2 hours and scrub the area with an old toothbrush and some warm soapy water.
- Mirrors – for a no steak clean, spray mirrors with peroxide and wipe with a paper towel or newspaper.
- Mold – to control, clean the area with peroxide.
- Tile – to remove stains, make a thick paste using flour and peroxide. Apply the mixture to the stain, cover with plastic wrap and let it sit overnight. Rinse clean.
- Toothbrush – to kill germs, soak your toothbrush in peroxide.
- Kitchen
- Cutting Board – to kill germs, after rinsing off your cutting board, spray it with peroxide.
- Dishrags and sponges – to clean, soak them for 15-30 minutes in a solution using equal parts peroxide and warm water. Rinse.
- Fruits & Vegetables – to clean, spray them with peroxide (food grade) and let them stand for a few minutes, then rinse and dry.
- Fruits & Vegetables – for a non-toxic sanitizer, pour peroxide (food grade) into a dark colored spray bottle (light destroys peroxide) and fill another spray bottle with vinegar. Spray your fruits and vegetables with the peroxide and then repeat using the vinegar.
- Fruits & Vegetables – to neutralize chemicals and prolong freshness, add ¼ cup of peroxide (food grade) to a sink full of cold water. Soak vegetables for 20-30 minutes. Rinse, drain and let dry.
- Refrigerator – to disinfect, spray the interior with peroxide and wipe with a clean cloth.
- Salad – to prolong freshness, lightly spray with a solution of ½ cup water and 1 tablespoon of peroxide (food grade).
- Laundry
- Blood Stains – to remove, pour peroxide on the spot and let it sit for a few minutes. Then rub and rinse with cold water.
- Clothes – to whiten, add a cup of peroxide to your wash.
- Peroxide is more mild than bleach and will keep your clothes from wearing out as fast.
- Wine Stain – to remove, mix together equal parts peroxide and liquid detergent. Pour the mixture over the stain. With a clean cloth blot the stain and wash with warm water.
- Wring Around the Collar – to remove, spray the area with a mixture of 2 parts peroxide and 1 part liquid detergent. Let it sit for an hour before rinsing. *Works great on armpit stains too.
- Miscellaneous
- Mites – to kill, spray with area with peroxide.
- Plants – to improve their root system, water them with a mixture of 32 parts water and 1 part peroxide.
- Seeds – to sprout, soak seeds overnight in a mixture of 1 ounce peroxide and 2 cups water.
It has been cold the last couple of nights, night before last it was 30 degrees F. when we got up this morning it was 32 degrees.
